Deck 25: Interview, Portfolio, and Application

Question 1

When asked about your weaknesses, it is best to say that you have none.​

Answer 1

False

Question 2

​It is considered impolite to ask when the employer expects to make a hiring decision.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The main purpose of a job interview is to:

A) ​convince the employer to hire you.
B) ​give you and the employer a chance to see if you meet each other's employment needs.
C) ​demonstrate as much of your knowledge as possible.
D) ​find out what the employer has to offer.

Answer 3

​give you and the employer a chance to see if you meet each other's employment needs.

Question 4

When is it appropriate to ask about salary, benefits, and office rules?​

A) ​Before setting the appointment so that you don't waste the employer's time
B) ​At the beginning of the first interview to find out if it meets your needs
C) ​At the end of the first interview if you think you want the job
D) ​When the job offer is made

Question 5

​A good way to convince an employer during the interview that you are qualified for the job is to:

A) ​demonstrate self-confidence.
B) ​do most of the talking.
C) ​have a perfectly written resume.
D) ​be prepared with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.

Question 6

If you prepare good questions to ask an employer, you can use them at all the interviews you attend.

Question 7

​It is appropriate to ask at an interview, "How would I be evaluated if I am hired for this position?"

Question 8

​If you are applying for a position at a small, single-physician practice, it is appropriate to ask about opportunities for advancement.

Question 9

When you discuss your knowledge and skills at an interview, it is MOST important that you:​

A) ​relate them to the employer's needs.
B) ​back them up with evidence of good grades.
C) ​show many examples of your work.
D) ​include only your technical skills.

Question 10

If you normally wear sunglasses as a fashion statement, it is appropriate to wear them at a job interview.​

Question 11

When answering general employment questions, such as "Tell me about yourself," the most important point to include in your answers is:​

A) ​how your background relates to the job and the employer's current needs.
B) ​what you expect from this job.
C) ​that you know you can do this job perfectly.
D) ​how well-prepared you are for this interview.

Question 12

​If you are offered a job you decide not to accept, it is not necessary to respond to the offer.

Question 13

​When filling out an employment application, it is not necessary to answer questions whose answers the employer can find on your resume.

Question 14

​The best time to ask for a job description for the position you are seeking is at the interview.

Question 15

​Even if a facility has a reputation for casual dress, it is a good idea not to dress too casually for a job interview.

Question 16

​It is illegal for employers to require new hires to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs.

Question 17

​It is a good idea to project warmth and friendliness at job interviews.

Question 18

​When creating examples to support your qualifications for a job, it is appropriate to draw on your personal experiences.

Question 19

You should include a reference list with every resume you send out.​

Question 20

​Sharing a personal problem with an interviewer is a good idea if it demonstrates how much you need the job.

Question 21

According to many employment professionals who work with recent graduates, one of the main reasons that learners fail to get hired is that they don't ____________________ themselves well.​

Question 22

​The reason for creating a professional portfolio is to:

A) ​send it along with your resume as evidence of your skills.
B) ​be prepared to demonstrate your competencies at interviews.
C) ​take to activities such as job fairs and professional meetings.
D) ​show every prospective employer.

Question 23

Which is the best way to handle the question of why you left your last job, if it was because you thought your supervisor was incompetent?​

A) ​Explain the circumstances.
B) ​State that you decided to seek opportunities elsewhere.
C) ​Say that you would rather not answer the question.
D) ​Give details about how you tried to make the best of the situation.

Question 24

When should you send a thank you note following an interview?​

A) ​When the interview went well
B) ​When you want the job
C) ​When there is something you forgot to say and you want to include it in the note
D) ​After every interview

Question 25

If you are asked about employment difficulties in the past, such as having held many jobs for very short periods of time, the best strategy is to:​

A) ​explain that the problems really weren't your fault.
B) ​be prepared with good excuses.
C) ​talk about what you've learned and why the behavior won't happen again.
D) ​ask how the question relates to the job.

Question 26

Letters of _______________ are written on your behalf by former employers.​

Question 27

The purpose of a behavioral interview question is to learn:​

A) ​about your professional behavior, such as punctuality.
B) ​about your performance in school.
C) ​how you would handle a given workplace situation.
D) ​how well you did in your previous jobs.

Question 28

Looking at papers on the interviewer's desk is a good way to:​

A) ​express interest in his or her work.
B) ​get ideas about what you might be asked.
C) ​show disrespect and risk not being hired.
D) ​learn more about the facility.

Question 29

The best way to ensure a successful job interview is to ____________________ in advance.​

Question 30

If your _______________ is messy or unprofessional, you may lose the job before the interview begins.​

Question 31

A general rule for answering questions about your qualifications is to:

A) ​include an example to back up your answer.
B) ​keep your answers short and to the point.
C) ​do your best to impress the interviewer.
D) ​emphasize how much you really want the job.

Question 32

Which of the following questions asks for information that cannot be used when deciding whether to hire an applicant?​

A) ​Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing any of the duties on the job description?
B) ​Can you work the evening shift?
C) ​This job requires that you can lift up to 35 pounds.Are you able to do that?
D) ​Have you been arrested within the last five years?

Question 33

If an interviewer asks, "Why do you want to work here?" which of the following would be the best way to answer?​

A) ​Explain how you think you can make a contribution to the facility.
B) ​Talk about how this type of facility is where you have always wanted to work.
C) ​Tell the interviewer that it looks like a good place to work.
D) ​Explain that it fits your needs regarding salary, location, and so on.

Question 34

If you provide incorrect phone numbers for your _______________, this can be worse than having none at all.​

Question 35

​What are at least three reasons for gathering background information about an employer before attending an interview?

Question 36

If you don't know very much about the job requirements and the interviewer asks you why you are qualified, the best thing to do is:​

A) ​list as many of your skills as possible.
B) ​keep your answer short and vague.
C) ​simply state that you know you can do a good job.
D) ​ask for more information about the job requirements before you answer.

Question 37

The best way to deal with being repeatedly rejected for jobs you want is to:

A) ​assume that the interviewers do not understand your qualifications.
B) ​evaluate your interviewing skills and seek advice to improve them.
C) ​dismiss it as bad luck.
D) ​stay positive and just keep trying.

Question 38

When reviewing your skills and personal characteristics, it is important to think of __________ that demonstrate them to an employer.​

Question 39

Which of the following questions can an interviewer legally ask? ​

A) ​When did you graduate from high school?
B) ​Why did you leave your last job?
C) ​Where were you born?
D) ​Do you own your home?

Question 40

Which would be the best person to choose as a reference?​

A) ​A friend of many years
B) ​Your clinical training supervisor
C) ​Your father, who is a prominent businessman
D) ​Your cousin, who works at the facility where you are applying

Question 41

​Discuss the following statement: "Graduates sometimes fail to realize how much they have to offer an employer and do not explain fully how they can be of benefit." Include ways that applicants can present themselves more effectively at interviews.

Question 42

​Write five questions that would be appropriate for the applicant to ask at an interview.

Question 43

​List eight items that would be good to include in a professional portfolio.